Melanie Choch Email & Phone Number

With over 20 years of experience as a diverse business attorney, I have provided advice to clients at all levels of an organization on a wide variety legal, business, policy and compliance matters. My key areas of practice include:• Mergers & Acquisitions• Commercial Transactions • Debt and Equity Financing• Entity Formation, Corporate Governance & Restructuring • ProcurementHaving worked both in private practice and as in-house counsel, I am adept at assessing the needs and objectives of an organization and finding those unique and practical solutions needed to meet a client’s objectives. Whether it is high volume portfolios, sensitive matters, urgent/short-term transactions or long term projects, I provide advice and implement strategies that are practical and solution-oriented. I have serviced local, national, and international clients, from start-ups to large organizations. My clients have come from a variety of industry areas including manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, food services, technology, pharmaceutical, health care, media and entertainment, professional/consulting services, farming and natural resources.In providing advice on decisions and executing projects, I balance strict legal analysis and interpretation with business practicalities. I am known for being a strong collaborator and persuasive negotiator, able to close the gap in transactions or matters that are particularly adverse or subject to in-depth scrutiny by internal and external stakeholders. I also take pride in also being a legal "knowledge translator" by providing my clients with an appreciation of legal issues and concepts that impact their business operations and better recognize and mitigate risk. My skills and expertise are grounded in the following attributes: - Expert negotiator - Strategic and critical thinker- Focus on results- Developing creative and innovative solutions - Risk assessment and mitigation- Facilitating collaboration and building partnerships